Physical activity is not only healthy, it can also be fun. This is proven by the London-based "Positive Health" programme, which is tailored to HIV-infected people. Information about the joys and risks
The "Positive Health" programme from London's YMCA health and fitness club was a real surprise: Even the participants, who started the programme rather listlessly and with certain reservations about doing something for their health, were largely enthusiastic at the end. Some even became fitness trainers. The secret of the programme's success: a large selection - from fitness training to yoga and boxing - personal support and a special focus on people with HIV.
Derek Thaczuk believes that "what is good for us" can and should be fun. He has dealt extensively with the topic of HIV and sport. In his Text "The feel-good factor" he describes how HIV-positive people can find out which sport suits them best.
It's all about enjoyment and optimum benefits - but people with HIV should also bear a few specific risks in mind before they lace up their running shoes or pick up the dumbbells, for example.
The text first appeared in the January issue of the NAM HIV Treatment Update (www.aidsmap.com) Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe has nominated him for the DAH Blog translated.
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